Slaughter and May’s senior partner, Steve Cooke, has been confirmed to join public relations firm Brunswick Group in May 2024, after the end of his term as senior partner in April 2024. As per a Brunswick statement reported on Law.com, Cooke’s embrace of a PR role marks a notable transition in the corporate law sector.
His replacement as the senior partner, Roland Turnill, is expected to take over on May 1, 2024.
The firm’s early decision to announce Turnill as the successor, three years ahead of time, sparked significant industry conversation, as per Law.com reports.
This move is the recent instance of a high-profile corporate lawyer shifting to public relations ahead of retirement, signifying an emerging trend in the legal profession.